Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Check the client's glucose level. Metformin is used to treat diabetes, so administering it instead of metoprolol can cause hypoglycemia. Checking the client's glucose level is crucial to monitor for and manage potential hypoglycemia. Monitoring thyroid function levels (B), collecting uric acid level (C), and obtaining HDL level (D) are not directly related to the administration error and are not immediate priorities. The nurse should focus on addressing the potential hypoglycemia first.